Project Gutenberg 2004-09-26 Public domain in the USA. 144 Galsworthy, John 1867 1933 Sinjohn, John Six Short Plays The first and the last -- The little man -- Hall-marked -- Defeat -- The sun -- Punch and go. Produced by David Widger "Six Short Plays" by John Galsworthy is a collection of theatrical works crafted in the early 20th century. This compilation delves into a variety of human experiences and social dynamics, exploring themes of morality, the complexities of relationships, and societal expectations through different characters and settings. Each play encapsulates intense emotions and thought-provoking dialogues that reflect Galsworthy's keen insight into human nature. The opening portion of the first play, "The First and The Last," introduces us to brothers Keith and Larry Darrant. In a tense atmosphere, Larry confesses to Keith that he has accidentally killed a man during a struggle while defending a woman he loves, Wanda. The scene unfolds with a swirl of anxious dialogue as Larry grapples with guilt and panic, seeking guidance from Keith, who is on the brink of a legal career and is drawn into a moral quandary. Simultaneously supportive and incredulous, Keith's reactions set the tone for a dramatic conflict that revolves around loyalty, love, and the consequences of one's actions, laying the groundwork for further exploration of these themes in the ensuing drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 86.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en England -- Drama PR Text One Act Plays Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature 219032 2025-08-02T13:48:26.152384 text/html 218853 2025-01-09T17:51:35.821429 text/html 147100 2025-08-02T13:48:32.802284 application/epub+zip 148258 2025-08-02T13:48:28.786307 application/epub+zip 143064 2025-08-02T13:48:27.663359 application/epub+zip 287587 2025-08-02T13:48:35.578280 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 270603 2025-08-02T13:48:32.124290 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 245993 2022-09-03T05:39:01.615943 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170307 2025-08-02T13:48:25.680341 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 170143 2020-12-28T13:41:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17367 2025-08-02T13:48:35.754267 application/rdf+xml 13984 2025-08-02T13:48:28.146287 image/jpeg 3740 2025-08-02T13:48:27.904288 image/jpeg 62324 2020-12-28T13:41:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 143865 2025-08-02T13:48:26.168310 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia